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Stocking Stuffers. Fun little surprises to fill your stockings.

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BizyBoo Peek and Find Busy Bag
$9.99; Amazon.com
Search for over 25 objects in each character and match them to those on the included card. Develops fine motor skills, problem solving abilities, letters, attention, and object recognition.

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Puking Ball
$9.99; https://pukingball.com
A new twist on stress ball toys. Push out the bright slime and pick it right back up just by squeezing the circular character. Perfect for those that fidget, it also relieves stress, calms, and inspires creativity. 

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Delight Naturals Holiday Lip Balm
$3.99; https://delightnaturals.com
Delight Naturals will make your lips smile with their fun and flavorful lip balms. From Dr. Delight (the only Dr. Pepper flavor lip balm on the market) to Orange Creamsicle to the top selling Dill Pickle, there’s something for everyone. And yes, even a Pumpkin Spice for Fall. All of Delight Naturals lip balms are handmade with clean ingredients and poured into Made in the USA, recyclable tubes.

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World Tech Toys Big Heads Flying Characters
$9.97 each; Walmart.com

Each Big Heads features two propellers and an internal coaxial motor system, which keeps the toy stable as it hovers in the air. Big Heads respond dynamically to a player’s hands when they try to “catch” them. Upon detecting a hand underneath via its patented infrared sensor, the motor speeds up and rockets the Big Head back into the air. 

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Soothing Facial Party Pack
$110; https://factorfiveskin.com
A pack of five bio cellulose sheet masks that cling comfortably to your skin while delivering a powerful blend of human stem cell factors and nourishing, natural botanicals like aloe, green tea extract, and hemp seed oil to soothe and replenish your skin.

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Buzzy Seeds Holiday Festive Friends Terracotta Mini Grow Pots
$32.99; Amazon.com
The bestselling Festive Friends (Bear, Penquin, Snowman) collection includes terracotta pots and seeds to grow spruce trees. Each plant in this grow kit comes with a soil pellet and simple instructions to start your gardening journey.

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Reindeer Poop-The Card Game
$17.69; Amazon.com
A fast-paced, family-friendly card game. This festive game brings joy and excitement to your holiday gatherings as players race to collect every item on their Wish List before their opponents. Watch out for sneaky elves who might steal your hard-earned gifts and add a layer of unpredictability to the game. The fun is intensified by unexpected twists, including the notorious Reindeer Poop card. Don’t worry if you end up with this card in your hand; it’s just a playful surprise designed to keep everyone on their toes. 

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MGA’s Miniverse Make It Mini Holiday, Series 2
$9.97l Amazom.com
For the Christmas Vacation Fan, this collection includes a Christmas tree (complete with snow and ornaments!), gingerbread cookies, and a charcuterie board. Plus, there’s a rare chase item that your readers will want to get their hands on: a set of moose-shaped mugs from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (made in partnership with Warner Bros)

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Quad 4 LED Reading Light
$15; www.withitgear.com
This versatile reading and task light is your perfect partner for relaxing with a good book or immersing yourself in important documents. Its user-friendly hinged clip securely attaches to your reading material, and the flexible gooseneck provides customizable lighting angles and full-range dimming for maximum convenience. 

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Peppermint Joy Shea Lip Butter
$6; www.verefina.com
Verefina Lip Butter is rich and creamy, not waxy. This natural lip butter, made with a shea butter base, will keep your lips soft and supple with pure, healthy ingredients including shea butter, olive oil, cocoa butter, beeswax, essential oils, vitamin E, and no fillers. 

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Local Hive Honey Hot Sauce
$6.99 each; https://localhivehoney.com
Perfect for home cooks, heat seekers, and grill masters, this flavor-forward lineup includes seven thoughtfully crafted recipes that offer a uniquely spicy-sweet taste that complements, not overpowers, food. Each swicy, gift-worthy blend features first and foremost 100% American honey sourced from regions across the country, along with simple ingredients including carefully selected peppers, tangy white distilled vinegar, and savory garlic and onion powder.

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Drop Not Golf keychain
$9.95; www.dropnotgolf.com
A must-have retractable lanyard for any serious golf enthusiast. Perfect for all head covers, it's effortless to use, protects golf clubs, and keeps head covers within reach. It features an incredibly strong 5" cable ring with a barrel twist lock, allowing golfers to attach this device anywhere on their bag. 

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The Mindfulness Journeys Coloring Book
$9.95; https://theexperimentpublishing.com
In this pocket-sized coloring book, journey through fantastical depictions of galaxies, planets, cities, and landscapes, adding your own creative touch to each design. With one hundred original illustrations, you can get lost in these whimsical and wonderful worlds. By focusing on coloring in and completing new patterns, you’ll reach a deeper sense of relaxation and find balanced moments of calm in a hectic world.

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Botanical Nail Pen 
$12 each or $27 3-packs; GreenMadeGoods.com
Greenmade goods is an expert in making cuticles cute! The award-winning cuticle oil pens transform your nails and cuticles, allowing you to feel your best and enjoy the confidence of knowing what you’re putting on your body is truly good and good for you. Simply click the base of the pen clockwise until a bead of oil appears at the tip of the brush to apply. Made with 100% all-natural ingredients including coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and Vitamin E, the heavenly scents are infused with natural botanicals, like lemongrass, lavender, jasmine, and sandalwood to deliver a true lush mani-pedi experience anywhere.

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Vision Bee Cups Succulent 3-pack
$20;
 www.bee-cups.com
A beautifully crafted porcelain flower-shaped cup that is a unique and sustainable addition to any garden. The cups hold just enough water for these thirsty pollinators to get an important drink (but not enough water to house mosquitoes!). Vision Bee Cups combine a delicate handmade art and fascinating science into a solution to combat the decline of native bees and honey bees. 

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University Games' Marvel 3D Crystal Puzzles
$16.99; Amazon.com
This isn't your average jigsaw - it's a web-slinging adventure that'll have you piecing together Peter Parker's alter ego in all his glossy, translucent glory. As you click each vibrant red and blue piece into place, you'll feel like you're weaving your very own spider-suit. Collect all four superheros! Spiderman, Captain America, Black Panther and Iron Man.

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KidDough Play Kits
$23; https://earthgrownkiddoughs.com/collections/play-kits
KidDough Play Kits are thoughtfully crafted to captivate children’s attention through engaging sensory play, sparking their imagination and creativity. Each kit contains sensory dough paired with a carefully curated selection of play pieces, tools, and interactive activities that encourage open-ended sensory exploration. 

 

Updated: December 2024

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